Dr. April Ulmer, a.k.a. “The Tummy Dr.,” is a board-certified pediatric gastroenterologist who practices at Kids and Tummies in Gulfport. Reach her at thetummydr@gmail.com.
Constipation is a very common ailment, especially in children. While most treatments are considered safe for short-term or intermittent use, always discuss long-term treatment options with your healthcare provider. Understanding the differences among medications, their safety profiles and mechanisms of action hopefully will help you approach treatment options and discussions of those options with more […]
With the holiday season now over, many of us are indulging in retrospection and rethinking some of our life choices. The start of a new year is the perfect opportunity to start making the changes we said we would next week, next month or perhaps when winter first started. Now’s your chance to prepare a […]
Relationships are a powerful part of who we are — especially during the holidays, when they tend to take on an even more significance. Our relationships can make us feel like we belong and have something important to contribute to those around us. Relationships can strengthen us, motivate us to affect change in our world […]
For most of us, home is a place of love, warmth and comfort, where we can be surrounded by those we love and those who love us. It is haven from life’s storms and the trials of daily life. But for millions of women, home is anything but a sanctuary. It is estimated that in […]
Over the last several months, you undoubtedly have heard about, or been directly affected by, the infant formula shortage. One of the most common questions I get is, “Why did this happen?” That’s a bit of a loaded question, but here goes: It appears that a combination of factors caused the shortage. In the face […]
